so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why